Great fire in Croatia caught National park Krka: Flame is getting closer to the monastery, 180 people are putting out the fire

Great forest fire in Croatia, which started yesterday in the afternoon near Kistanje, has caught the area of around 1.000 hectares, and the fire caught the part of national park Krka near the Monastery of the same name, which is not in danger, according to the local firefighters.

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Croatian portal index.hr reports that the firefighters have been fighting the fire since yesterday, and two Canadairs and three air tractors are helping the firefighting. It is said that the fire is still not localized.

- People and objects are not in danger. Those who were evacuated have been returned homes, and the electricity has been turned on. Fire is going to the canyon Krka, new forces are coming in, and the military is present as well - explained the chief commander Slavko Tucakovic for this portal.

County fireman Darko Dukic said that there were 180 people on the field, and the Croatian Defense Ministry announced that it had sent 50 soldiers to help firemen.

- The fire is entering the national Park at monastery Krka, which is not in danger. The part of the fire towards Laskovic at Skradin is under control, and teams from Drnis and Promina are putting the fire out from Drnis side. Fire near Zelic at Knin is extinguished. The fire went next to the homes in the place Krnete - said Dukic.

(Telegraf.co.uk)